Ian Ross Knihy

In the final instalment of the Twilight of Empire series, Aurelius Castus is ordered out of retirement to confront the King of Persia's challenge to Rome's authority in the east.

When a treacherous act of murder throws the western provinces into turmoil, Aurelius Castus is ordered to take command of the military forces on the Rhine. But he soon discovers that the frontier is a place where the boundaries between civilisation and barbarism, freedom and slavery, honour and treason have little meaning. At the very heart of the conflict are two vulnerable boys. One is Emperor Constantine's young heir, Crispus. The other is Castus's own beloved son, Sabinus. Only Castus stands between them and men who would kill them. With all that he loves in danger, Castus and a handful of loyal men must fight to defend the Roman Empire. But in the heat of battle, can he distinguish friend from enemy?

The third installment in the brilliant Twilight of Empire series sees Constantine battle to regain control of Rome from the tyrant Maxentius.

The epic first instalment in a sequence of novels set at the end of the Roman Empire, during the reign of the Emperor Constantine.

The second novel in this gripping series, set at the end of the Roman Empire, sees a treasonous conspiracy threatening to bring down the Emperor Constantine.

Set against the backdrop of a monumental siege in English history, Adam de Norton confronts his most challenging ordeal. As the conflict unfolds, he must navigate the complexities of loyalty, bravery, and survival. The narrative explores themes of honor and sacrifice, highlighting the intense struggles faced by individuals caught in the turmoil of war. Rich in historical detail, the story immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of the era's battles and the personal trials of its characters.

Two ancient spirits, reborn as Indigenous women Agatu and Head Full of Lice, navigate their pasts and the complex history of Indigenous-settler relations in Canada. They must relearn their identities and the land's history through allegorical tales, confronting themes of colonialism, trauma, and cultural disconnect. Ian Ross blends humor and absurdity to explore the tensions between reconciliation and radical change, prompting questions about bridging two worlds or starting anew.

The fifth novel in the Twilight of Empire series sees Aurelius Castus caught between loyalty to the Emperor Constantine and the plotting of his son.

A vivid historical adventure which follows Adam de Norton, a naive and landless squire who falls in with the devilish knight, de Dunstanville, and learns the trade of violence in the tourneys of 13th century Europe, before applying them to real war.

Sir Adam de Norton gained his knighthood and his lands for fighting for de Montfort at Lewes. Now de Montfort calls in that debt and Adam must once more in this gripping historical adventure.